You’re never too old to learn a new skill — just ask Cheat Lake resident Peggy Paulick. Paulick was one of 19 local volunteer firefighters from various […]
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Firefighters receive cancer screening thanks to recent grant
When responding to fires, firefighters are often exposed to unseen dangers outside of the flames. In a burning building there are hundreds of chemicals in the form […]
Steep Valley Fire still burning in park
BY CHRIS LAWRENCE CHARLESTON — The Steep Valley Fire in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve has now grown to 1,946 acres and as of […]
Lawmaker, firefighting leaders say more work to do on funding
BY MIKE NOLTING CHARLESTON — The last act of the House of Delegates during the special session call this week was to approve $12 million in funding […]
Morgantown Fire Department conducting training in residential areas; no cause for alarm
Morgantown Fire Department will conduct training exercises at several vacant properties around town, specifically at 248/250 Gem St., as well as 453 Pine St. and a location adjacent […]
Feb. 19 letters to the editor
Firefighters go above and beyond for dog On Valentine’s Day evening, my wife and I had the opportunity to witness the Morgantown Fire Department in action and […]
CNX Foundation donates to three Volunteer fire departments
CNX Foundation from CNX Natural Gas presented checks to three Volunteer fire departments Thursday. The event took place at Wadestown VFD in Wana and included a luncheon. […]
Fire Civil Service Commission continues retaliation hearing
BY MIKE NOLTING The Morgantown Fire Civil Service Commission heard at least six hours of testimony in the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 313 claim […]
Fire Prevention Week encourages families to plan their escape
The last few moments of a close football game is not the only time the two-minute drill could be a game changer – a two-minute home fire […]
Becoming a Morgantown firefighter
Potential candidates for positions with the Morgantown Fire Department were given the opportunity to practice their agility skills during an open house Saturday afternoon at the Northside […]
